About William Emms
Lived 1930 – 1993 (aged 63). William Emms was a British teacher, screenwriter, science fiction writer, school teacher and scriptwriter.
William Emms (29 January 1930 – 18 February 1993) was an Australian schoolteacher and occasional screenwriter for British television.
Writing In 1965 he wrote the Doctor Who serial Galaxy 4 and later adapted the script for a Target novelisation. Later scripts for the programme during the 1960s and 1980s were not commissioned. He did however write a Doctor Who gamebook entitled Mission to Venus as part of the Make your own adventure with Doctor Who range.
In a writing career lasting from 1963 to 1980 he contributed to popular shows such as Callan, Ace of Wands, Crown Court, Play of the Month, The Revenue Men, The Expert, Champion House, Redcap, R3, Public Eye, Z-Cars, Homicide and Crossroads.
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Who was William Emms?
British scriptwriter (1930–1993)
When was William Emms born?
William Emms was born on 29 January 1930 in Australia.
When did William Emms die?
William Emms died on 1 May 1993 in Sussex.
What was William Emms's occupation?
William Emms was a teacher, screenwriter, science fiction writer, school teacher and scriptwriter.
What nationality was William Emms?
William Emms was British.
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